A view of Suzhou Industrial Park (Photo/CFP)

Jiangsu Province has introduced several measures for 2025 aimed at attracting foreign investment across multiple sectors.

To deepen opening-up, Jiangsu will encourage foreign investment in the development of key industrial clusters and support their participation in the pursuit the new type of industrialization.

Regarding service sector, the province will expand its pilot program allowing foreign ownership of hospitals and encourage foreign investment in elderly care, culture and tourism. Jiangsu will also introduce policies to incentivize foreign investment and foreign-invested companies to increase their equity investments within the province.

To facilitate investment promotion, Jiangsu will continue the key initiatives such as the "Multinational Corporations Jiangsu Tour" and the Taihu Entrepreneurs Forum. The province’s development zones will support companies in establishing their regional headquarters and promote international cooperation for trade.

In terms of government services, Jiangsu plans to strengthen communication with foreign-invested companies by understanding their concerns through visits or meetings. The province will ensure their equal participation in government procurement, expand their financing options, and facilitate personnel exchanges and business travel through visa policy optimization. Jiangsu also aims to improve the processing of certificate of origin and bolster intellectual property protection.